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3 July 1247 Pope Innocent IV issues Papal Bull to protect Jews from Blood Libel Accusations #otdimjh

Posted on July 3, 2015 by richardsh

After the body of a two year old girl found in Velress (Vaucluse), France, was used as an excuse for plundering the surrounding area (March 27), Pope Innocent IV (who was semi-retired by Emperor Frederick II) issued the Papal Bull … Continue reading →

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9 May 1244 Pope Innocent IV orders Louis IX of France to burn the Talmud #otdimjh

Posted on May 9, 2015 by richardsh

Pope Innocent IV was born in 1195 in Genoa, Italy. He became a Catholic priest and scholar and was elected as Pope in 1243. On May 9, 1244 Innocent IV issue a papal bull [bulla – the seal on papal … Continue reading →

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